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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

RWJ Somerset

Somerville, New Jersey 08876

$46.9–$63.44/hr

About $98k–$132k/yr a year

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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026

What this might mean for you

RWJ Somerset is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $98k–$132k a year.

About this role

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department at the Somerset campus. The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics. The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available. The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
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The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers. The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement. The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs.

Requirements

  • ASN or Nursing Diploma
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Proficient computer skills
  • BLS Certification
  • Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
  • BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire (preferred)
  • Previous Acute Care Experience (preferred)

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

About the employer

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RWJ Somerset
Community Hospital

You would be walking into the only hospital in Somerset County, in Somerville, where a two-story vertical expansion above the existing building is already enclosed and past the halfway mark. Nurses here chart in Epic, use HRO safety habits, and…

What reviewers appreciate

  • PTAP-accredited-with-distinction one-year new-grad residency with four cohorts a year
  • Staff RN preceptor plus year-long mentorship and group meetings for residents
  • Specialty tracks from Med/Surg and Telemetry through ICU, ED, L&D, OR, and more

What reviewers flag

  • ED Rapid Decision Unit roles are nights with every other weekend required
  • Labor status was long non-union; a first contract was only recently ratified
  • Some RN postings prefer a BSN or completion within five years
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Living in Somerville, NJ

Somerville, NJ, blends small-town charm with a bustling historic downtown district. As the Somerset County seat, it offers a welcoming community vibe for nurses seeking a quieter home base within easy reach of central New Jersey's amenities.

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State price level · New Jersey
108.8
9% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,802/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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